weeks, and the number of hearers, (not one half, if a third part,) the work of God was greater in Limerick, than even in Dublin itself.

Thursday 29, I was informed of a remarkable instance of divine mercy. An harmless, unawakened young woman came to one of the meetings for prayer in Dublin. While they were praying, she felt herself a sinner, and began crying aloud for mercy. And when they rose to go away, she cried with a bitter cry, "What, must I "What, must I go without Christ?" They began praying again; and, in a short time, she was as loud in praising God for his pardoning mercy.

No less remarkable was the case of Alexander Tate. He and his wife were present, where a few were met for prayer. Her sorrow was quickly turned into joy. Her husband, who was before little awakened, was just then cut to the heart, and felt the wrath of God abiding on him. Nor did he cease crying to God, till his prayers and tears were swallowed up in thanksgiving. So here are two instances of persons both convinced and converted in the same hour.

Saturday 31, Although I never before felt such an union of heart with the people of Dublin, yet believing my present work in Ireland was ended, I cheerfully commended them to God, and embarked on board the Dorset for Park-gate. We weighed anchor at eight in the evening. Between nine and ten on Sunday morning, the Captain asked me, if I would not go to prayers with them; all who were able to creep out were willingly present. After prayers I preached on Prov. iii. 17. We had scarcely any wind when I began. But while I was preaching it sprung up, and brought us to Park-gate between six and seven.

Monday, Aug. 2, I rode on to Chester. Never was the Society in such a state before. Their jars and contentions were at an end, and I found nothing but peace and love among them. About twelve of them believed they were saved from sin, and their lives did not contradict their profession. Most of the rest were strongly athirst for God, and looking for him continually.

Tuesday 3, I was desired to preach at Northwich. And one had stuck up notices in all parts of the town. But what place had they for me to preach in? Only a little room, which would hold about fifty people. Between twelve and one they gathered from all parts, noisy and rude enough. I could not stand in the yard, without just facing the sun. So I stood at the casement, that those without might hear, that is, if they had a mind to it. But a great part of them had no such intention. They came only either for sport or mischief. However they were pretty quiet till I had done. Our friends would then have persuaded me to stay, till the mob was dispersed. But as they grew louder and louder, I judged it best, to walk immediately through the midst of them. Many things were thrown, but nothing touched me. I then took horse, and rode to Manchester.

Here I received letters from Congleton in Cheshire, and Burslem in Staffordshire: part of the former ran thus.

"August 1, 1762.

"The work of God, for some time, stood still here. But at the love-feast, on the 21st of March last, (glory for ever be to God!) there was an out-pouring of his Spirit among us. Five persons were assured of their acceptance with God, of whom, by his free grace, I was one: Four believed, he had not only forgiven their sins, but likewise cleansed them from all unrighteousness. Many more have since found him gracious and merciful: nor is his hand yet stayed at all."

Part of the other is as follows:

"Before Mr. Furz came into these parts, we were biting and devouring one another. And many who once had known God, were in their works denying him. The Society in general, was cold and dead, and only two were converted to God in a whole year. But, glory be to God, the case is now altered. Those grievances are removed. The power of God is present with us, and the fire of his love is kindled among us. We are very weak, but, blessed be God, we are all alive. Many are crying out in the bitterness of their souls, ← God, be merciful to me a sinner.' Sometimes we have had

two, at other times, six or seven justified in one week. Others find the very remains of sin destroyed, and wait to be filled with all the fulness of God."

Wednesday 4, I rode to Liverpool, where also was such a work of God, as had never been known there before. We had a surprising congregation in the evening, and, as it seemed, all athirst for God. This, I found, had begun here likewise, in the latter end of March. And from that time it had continually increased till a little before I came, nine were justified in one hour. The next morning I spoke severally with those who believed they were sanctified. They were fifty-one in all, twenty-one men, twenty-one widows or married women, and nine young women or children. In one of these the change was wrought, three weeks after she was justified; in three, seven days after it; in one, five days; and in Sus. Lutwich, aged fourteen, two days only. I asked Hannah Blakeley, aged eleven, "What do you want now?" She said, with amazing energy, the tears running down her cheeks, "Nothing in this world-nothing but more of my Jesus." How often out of the mouth of babes and sucklings dost thou perfect praise!

Friday 6, I was informed of the flame, which had broken out at Bolton. One writing to Mr. Furz, described a little of it in the following words: "Glory be to God, he is doing wonders among us. Since you left us, there have been seven (if not more) justified, and six sanctified at one Meeting. Two of these were (I think) justified and sanctified, in less than three days. O what a meeting was our last Classmeeting! In three minutes or less, God, quite unexpectedly, convinced an old opposer of the truth, and wounded many, I never felt the abiding presence of God so exceedingly powerful before."

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I preached at Macclesfield in the evening, to a people ready prepared for the Lord. An impetuous shower began, just as we came into the town: but it did us no hurt. quiring how the revival here began, I received the following account. In March last, after a long season of dryness and barrenness, one Monday night John Oldham preached,

When he had done, and was going away, a man fell down, and cried aloud for mercy. In a short time, so did several others. He came back, and wrestled with God in prayer for them. About twelve he retired, leaving some of the brethren, who resolved to wrestle on, till they had an answer of peace. They continued in prayer till six in the morning, and nine prisoners were set at liberty.

They met again the next night, and six or seven more were filled with peace and joy in believing. So were one or two more every night till the Monday following, when there was another general shower of grace. And many believed that the blood of Christ hath cleansed them from all sin.

I spoke to these (forty in all) one by one. Some of them said, they received that blessing, ten days, some seven, some four, some three days after they found peace with God. And two of them the next day. What marvel? Since one day is with God as a thousand years.

went on.

The case of Ann Hooly was peculiar. She had often declared, "The Methodists' God shall not be my God. I will sooner go to hell, than I will go to heaven in their way.” She was standing in the street with two young women, when John Oldham passing by, spoke to one and the other, and She burst into tears, and said, “What, am I so great a sinner, that he will not speak to me?" About twelve, he was sent for in all haste. He found her in deep distress, but continued in prayer, till all her trouble was gone, and ber spirit rejoiced in God her Saviour. Yet three nights after she was in much distress again, crying, “I have a wicked heart, and I cannot rest till God takes it away." He did so in a few hours. Ever since she has been a pattern to all the young people in the town. She was thirteen years old. In about a year, her spirit returned to God.

Saturday 7, I made one more trial at Northwich, preaching in Mr. Page's yard. Abundance of people flocked together, nor did any one oppose, or make the least disturbance. And when I afterward rode quite through the town, I had not one uncivil word. In the evening I spoke with those at Manchester, who believed God had cleansed their hearts,

They were sixty-three in number; to about sixty of whom I could not find any reasonable objection.

Monday 9, I preached at Eland and Birstal, in my way to Leeds, where our Conference began on Tuesday morning. And we had great reason to praise God for his gracious presence, from the beginning to the end.

Sunday 15, I preached about one at Birstal, and in the morning and evening at Leeds. I then rode about eighteen miles on Monday morning I preached at Sheffield, and in the evening came to Derby. I had sent word, that I did not intend to preach. But after I had rested a while in my chamber, coming down and finding the house full of people, I spoke to them half an hour in a familiar manner, and then spent some time in prayer. I believe, God touched some of their hearts. Indeed it seemed none were unmoved.

Tuesday 17, We rode to Northampton, the next day to Sundon, and on Thursday 19, to London. Friday 20, as I expected, the sower of tares had not been idle, during my five months absence. But I believe great part of his work was undone in one hour, when we met at West-street. I pointed out to those who had more heat than light, the snares which they had well nigh fallen into. And hitherto they were of a humble, teachable spirit. So for the present the snare was broken.

Saturday 21, My brother and I had a long conversation with Mr. Maxfield, and freely told him whatever we disliked. In some things we found he had been blamed without cause: others he promised to alter: so we were thoroughly satisfied with the conversation, believing all misunderstandings were now removed.

Monday 23, I set out, and on Tuesday reached Bristol. After spending two days there, on Friday 27, I set out for the West, and having preached at Shepton and Middlesey in the way, came on Saturday to Exeter. When I began the service there, the congregation, (beside ourselves) were two women and one man. Before I had done, the room was about half full. This comes of omitting field-preaching. Sunday 29, I preached at eight on Southney-Green, to